- Excellent remuneration package + NFP salary packaging
- Location - Perth South Metro
- Join WA's leading primary health & mental health service provider in a critical support program
About the organisation
The organisation are Western Australia's leading primary health care service provider & deliver a range of high-quality services across Mental Health, Disability/NDIS, Chronic Disease Support, Aged Care and more. As a values-based organisation, they are committed to delivering person-centred services for their clients & finding best solutions for their long-term health and wellbeing. They now have a unique opportunity for a mental health clinician to join their Suicide Intervention Program providing support to clients who have attempted or are at moderate to high risk of suicide
Benefits - Registered/Clinical Psychologist salary range: $135-138k + super
- Mental Health Social Worker/Nurse salary range: $90-100k + super
- Access to NFP salary packaging
- A unique chance to to be part of a critical mental health support service for families in WA that does not recruit often
- Purchased leave & deferred salary scheme
- Practice supervision, peer support and professional development opportunities provided
- Wellness leave, birthday leave and more leave options
Key responsibilities - Provide short term counselling and support for clients who have been assessed to be at moderate to high risk of suicide, who have attempted suicide or display self-harming behaviours.
- Develop detailed safety plans in collaboration with clients following appropriate risk assessments.
- Perform initial intake assessment/program triage function as required.
- Assist with facilitation or co-facilitation of group programs as required.
- Be able to respond to active clients who may be in crisis situations.
Key selection criteria - Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or Nursing.
- Full registration as a Registered/Clinical Psychologist or Nurse with AHPRA or AASW as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
- Demonstrated experience working with clients with mental health & psychosocial conditions including those at risk of suicide.
- Highly developed knowledge & skills in assessment and counselling.
How to apply
Shortlisting & interviews will commence ASAP.
Please click APPLY now or if you would like further information, please contact Ross on 0404 026 085 / ross@fwss.com.au
- All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.